financialScam
#RI-6a6b112a·7 months ago·
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“Paid upfront fee to avoid potential scam”
What Actually Happened
Paid 150 USD to release payment, but it was likely a scam
What I wish I knew
"Never pay upfront fees in such situations"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Verify company policies before making payments"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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financial Category
1,609
financial decisions logged. Avg regret 5.4/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
43%
of financial decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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